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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,580.79, 28,401.63 and 11,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,580.79, 28,401.63 and 11,149.36 is: 15,386.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,580.79 : 28,401.63 = 11,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,580.79/28,401.63 = 11,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,580.79x = 28,401.63 × 11,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,580.79x = 316,659,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,659,997.46/20,580.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,386.19

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